Did you know that each daylily planted from seed will become a new and unique plant? Welcome to the world of growing daylilies, where the anticipation of growing these perennials from seed is a fun and exciting adventure. Learn all about starting daylily seeds, to produce new and beautiful daylily flowers. Starting daylilies from seed…
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How To Plant Dahlia Tubers For Beautiful Summer Blooms
If you are adding dahlias to your summer garden, make sure to consider planting tips and techniques for best blooming results. Providing the right care from the start makes all the difference in the growth of dahlia plants. Learn how to plant dahlia tubers, for beautiful summer blooms. Dahlias are stunning flowers which bloom from…
How To Dig Dahlia Tubers: Lift, Divide, and Store
After your beautiful dahlias have finished blooming in fall, consider digging up the tubers to perpetuate your dahlia plants for seasons to come. This important process helps to protect the tubers over winter, as well as expand your stock. Learn how to dig dahlia tubers, to keep them safe and snug until they can be…
How To Grow Daylilies (Hemerocallis): A Beginner’s Guide
Daylilies are some of the easiest and most hardy perennials to grow in the garden. With their arching foliage and colorful flowers, these plants are truly a favorite among many gardeners. Learn how to grow daylilies, and experience this fabulous plant in your own garden landscape. Daylilies (Hemerocallis) are among some of the most versatile…
How To Grow Lupines For A Beautiful Garden Display
Lupine flowers put on a magnificent show early in the season, with their colorful spiked blooms. Often seen gracing the roadways and meadows, lupines can also be grown in the garden landscape, for a cottage garden feel. Learn how to grow lupines in your garden, for a beautiful early season display. Lupines are a stunning…
Best Perennials For A Cut Flower Garden
Perennial flowers make a wonderful addition to any garden landscape. Some perennials can also be used as cut flowers, and look great in flower arrangements. So let’s have a look at some of the best perennials for a cut flower garden, so you can enjoy these blooms in your vase, year after year. At the…
Planting Cosmos Seeds For The Cut Flower Garden
Cosmos are fabulous annual flowers for cutting. Their daisy-like blooms add a wild flower touch to flower arrangements, and the feathery foliage makes a great filler. Learn all about planting cosmos seeds for the cut flower garden, to grow and use cosmos for cutting, all season long. As a gardener and flower grower, I’ve always…
How To Grow Yarrow From Seed: A Beginner’s Guide
Yarrow is a hardy herbaceous perennial which has value as both an herb, and as an ornamental flower. Learn how to grow yarrow from seed, and add this diverse plant to your garden. Yarrow is very easy to grow from seed. In our zone 5b garden, we start the seeds early indoors and grow them…
How To Grow Feverfew- Planting And Care
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) is a charming perennial herb with small daisy-like flowers. While the plant has been grown traditionally for herbal use, it has also been grown and used as a wonderful cut flower. Learn how to grow feverfew in your perennial garden, and add a sweet touch to your flower arrangements. When I first…
Planting Dahlia Seeds For The Cut Flower Garden
Planting dahlia seeds can be an exciting gardening adventure. Unlike planting dahlia tubers, when you plant dahlias from seed, you never know exactly what your plants will look like until they bloom. It’s fun to wait and see that first bloom, revealing what your home grown dahlia hybrid will actually look like. Dahlias are one…